Climate normals · 1970–2000
Phalaborwa Climate
Phalaborwa is a city in South Africa (09) with a population of about 109,468. Its average annual temperature is 22.3°C (72°F), with roughly 543 mm of rain per year.
22.3°C
Avg Temp
543
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Phalaborwa Climate
Phalaborwa has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F) and receives about 543 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.3°C
Avg Temp
543
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 104 mm |
| February | 26° / 78° | 88 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 68 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 27 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 14 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 4 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 8 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 6 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 20 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 38 mm |
| November | 24° / 76° | 73 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 93 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Phalaborwa
The most comfortable months to visit Phalaborwa are typically September, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Phalaborwa are typically September, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Phalaborwa, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C and about 543 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Phalaborwa average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.